Maria Tomasia

Tuesday is prelimnary Election Day in New Bedford. Election Commission Chair Maria Tomasia says with few contested races on the ballot, all signs point to a small turnout. However, Tomasia tells WBSM News, she's hoping a hotly contested race in Ward Four will bring out the voters...

New Bedford will be holding municipal elections November 3 and, as of Friday, nomination papers were available for those who wish to run for Mayor, City Council, School Committee or Assessor.

New Bedford has purchased new voting tabulation machines, scanners, and voting booths, replacing equipment that is now out of production or is very old. More than 40 new tabulation machines have been purchased. Election Commission Chairperson Maria Tomasia says the older equipment has seen better days...

The state's top elections official says signs point to a low voter turnout for the Massachusetts primary election despite contested races for governor and other statewide offices. Secretary of State William Galvin said Monday that he expected approximately 550,000 people to vote in Tuesday's Democratic primary and up to 170,000 to cast Republican ballots...

Local elections are being held Tuesday, and officials aren't expecting a decent turnout. New Bedford Election Commissioner Maria Tomasia gives WBSM News her turnout prediction. Tomasia says with newcomers in council and school committee races, she hopes new voters will make their voices heard at the polls...

New Bedford Election Commissioner Maria Tomasia is hoping for a big turnout in Tuesday's preliminary election, but past history tells her the turnout citywide will be less than 15%.    Because there's an open Council seat in Ward Five, Tomasia is hoping voters there will be energized to go to the polls.  T...

Wednesday is the final day for new voters to register if they wish to vote in the April 30th Primary Election for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. The election office in New Bedford will be open Wednesday till 8pm to accomodate new voters...